Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water Wet |
Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 to 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant Other: Fragrant when crushed. |
Fruit: | Other: Smal green, fleshy cylindrical berries. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: Greenish-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Culinary Herb Salad greens |
Edible Parts: | Leaves Roots Seeds or Nuts |
Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Division |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Monoecious |